Saturday, February 7, 2026

What are some useless yet interesting facts?

 One of the most useless things to know is ‘To know about celeb’s.’

I wonder why some people are more interested in the lives of their favorite actors and artists rather than in their own lives.

So, I want share about some famous artists around the globe who got banned in some countries, and the reason behind that.

Justin Bieber

Banned from: Argentina and China

Reason: Bieber allegedly assaulted a photographer in Argentina and disrespected the country's flag during a concert. He's also banned from China for being a "badly behaved entertainer."

Chris Brown

Banned from: the UK and Australia.

Reason: Chris isn't allowed entry in these two countries because of his domestic violence conviction. Brown was found guilty of assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Brad Pitt

Banned from: China.

Reason: Pitt is not allowed in China because of his movie 'Seven Years in Tibet.' The film depicts the 14th Dalai Lama in a positive way and shines a negative light on Communist military officers.

Selena Gomez

Banned from: China and Russia.

Reason: Selena was banned from Russia for supporting LGBTQ rights. She was barred from entering China over a picture she took with the Dalai Lama.

The Beatles

Banned from: The Philippines.

Reason: In 1966, the band were banned from the Philippines after declining a breakfast invitation from the country's First Lady.

Lady Gaga

Banned from: Indonesia.

Reason: The Muslim community in Indonesia banned Gaga from entering the country. The Islamic Defenders Front called her a "destroyer of morals."

Harrison Ford

Banned from: China.

Reason: Ford has been denied entry in China since 1995 for his outspoken stance on Tibet's independence.

Akon

Banned from: Sri Lanka.

Reason: The singer is banned from Sri Lanka because his 'Sexy Chick' video features a raunchy pool party in front of a Buddha statue.

Katy Perry

Banned from: China.

Reason: Katy Perry has apparently been banned from China for wearing a Taiwanese flag during one of her concerts.

Mike Tyson

Banned from: New Zealand.

Reason: This former boxer was denied entry into New Zealand for his 1992 rape conviction, according to The Guardian.

Christian Slater

Banned from: Canada.

Reason: Slater is banned from Canada because of a past DUI conviction.

Jon Bon Jovi

Banned from: China.

Reason: The whole of the Bon Jovi band were banned from China for featuring an image of the Dalai Lama during a concert in Taiwan.

Lily Allen

Banned from: United States.

Reason: Even though the ban has since been lifted, the singer wasn't allowed to enter the US in 2007 after she was arrested for hitting a paparazzi in London.

Martin Scorsese

Banned from: China.

Reason: The director's 1997 movie 'Kundun' angered Chinese officials for its portrayal of the Dalai Lama's early years.

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